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Presentation
Presentation
The Gymnastics Course Unit is part of the 1st year of initial training in the 1st cycle of studies in Physical Education and Desporto Escolar, within the scientific area of Physical Education and Sport. It provides essential foundational and transversal skills for professional performance, with areas of focus and domains of intervention in knowledge, description, interpretation, application, and execution within the educational system, in the subject of Gymnastics.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 3
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP1267-27158
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
CC1: Basics and Fundamentals of Gymnastics: less complex gymnastic elements across different gymnastics disciplines (Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Acrobatic, Aerobic); CC2: Regulatory framework; teaching philosophy and foundations of gymnastics; Basic Gymnastics Concepts and Gymnastic Movement Patterns; CC3: Structure of a gymnastics training session/class for school-aged children and young people: warm-up, methodological progressions of teaching and physical training capacities, music and choreography, teacher’s intervention methods, ability to recognise and correct technical errors, and safety in practice.
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Objectives
Objectives
To know, interpret, and correctly apply: LO1: scientific, pedagogical, and didactic knowledge in basic gymnastics activities, with an emphasis on rules, judging, basic concepts, gymnastics apparatus, and specific terminology in competitive and non-competitive areas; LO2 the teacher’s forms of intervention in designing and delivering a gymnastics session/class for school-aged children and young people, using different levels of planning.LO3: To exercise basic gymnastics practice without common errors, including basic balances, rotations, gymnastic jumps, group technical elements, and exercises intending to adapt to gymnastics apparatus (fixed, movable, and portable).LO4: To acquire and apply knowledge related to methodological progressions, including general and specific physical preparation, music, and choreography, necessary for the correct execution of gymnastic elements addressed in the teaching of the unit.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Different teaching methodologies (TM) will be used: • Demonstration, experimentation, and practical exercises (TM1) • Pedagogical practices in simulated teaching/learning planning, organisation, and intervention (TM2) • Solving practical cases (TM3) • Viewing and discussing documentaries/videos (TM4) • Small group activities (TM5) • Feedback provided by the lecturer on developed work (TM6)
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References
References
Araújo, C. (2002). Manual de ajudas em ginástica. Porto: Porto Editora. Araújo, C., Lebre, E. (2006). Manual de Ginástica Rítmica. Porto Editora. Federation international Gymnastics (FIG). (2023) Gymnastics for all: world wide Galhardo, J., Azevedo, L.(2007). Fundamentos básicos da ginástica Acrobática Competitiva. Autores Associados. Moreira, J. & Araújo, C. (2004). Manual técnico e pedagógico de Trampolins. Porto: Porto Editora. Peixoto, C. (1993). Ginástica Desportiva. Lisboa: Edições FMH. Peixoto, C. & Ferreira, V. (1993). A Ajuda Manual: Atitude corporal face ao executante. Lisboa: Edições FMH. Pomona, F. (2020). Gymnastics. ISBN 9786555175547 Russell, K. (2010). Basicgym. Fundamentos da Ginástica e literacia motora. 1ª Edição, Federação de Ginástica de Portugal.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
